That area also houses the impellor, which does get lubricated with grease
upon installation. Maybe this could be a reason?

Rich P


"go-bassn" wrote in message
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I thought hesaid "front of the lower unit"?

Warren

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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Could it be the grease fitting on the pivot pin?



"go-bassn" wrote in message
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I add oil to my lower units, not grease. Generally the front of the
lower
unit houses the intake for the speedometer.

Warren

"DM/GM" wrote in message
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I just put a new lower unit on my 175 Johnson. It has a grease
fitting
on
the
front of it. I assume it needs grease but my manual shows it in the
picture
but does not say to grease it, what it is for or how you know if
there
is
enough grease in it. Anyone know what it's for and how do you know
when
you
have put enough grease in. Thanks, DM